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Syrian child Khaled al-Ghorani lies at a clinic after he had his hand amputated in Kafar Batna in the Syrian rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta on March 1, 2018 following reported air strikes by Syrian government forces.

New Financial Vehicles for Assisting Victims of Atrocity Crimes: A Bold Move for International Justice

Investing in social bonds can offer new way to fund reparations by judges on the International Criminal Court., writes Ambassador Scheffer.

The Early Edition: February 21, 2019

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and…
Hassan Shibly, lawyer for 24-year-old Hoda Muthana, looks at a phone in his office in Tampa, Florida, on February 20, 2019.

Unpacking (Some of) the Legal Issues Surrounding Hoda Muthana

Even before the President weighed in on Twitter, there’s been substantial discussion about the fate of so-called “ISIS bride” Hoda Muthana, and her apparent desire…
Michael Cohen is surrounded by press as he arrives at federal court for his sentencing hearing, December 12, 2018 in New York City.

Questioning Michael Cohen: An Advanced Course in Congressional Investigations

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, has announced his willingness to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee and the House and Senate intelligence…
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with US President Donald Trump at the start of their historic US-North Korea summit, at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore on June 12, 2018.

Why Trump Needs to Raise Human Rights with North Korea’s Kim

President Donald Trump and his administration have dramatically softened their diplomatic posture on North Korea’s human rights record. But human rights can and should be raised…

The Early Edition: February 20, 2019

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and…
Members of the jury sit in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, The Netherlands, on January 27, 2014 during the judgment on the territorial dispute between Chile and Peru.

World Court Rules on Iran Challenge to US Suits for Acts of Terrorism: An Explainer

Key takeaways from the International Court of Justice's judgment in the case of "Certain Iranian Assets": some of Iran's claims against the U.S. over billions of dollars in terrorism-related…
Marines raise guns to enter a building.

Human Rights Law and U.S. Military Operations in Foreign Countries: The Prohibition on Arbitrary Deprivation of Life

The view that the U.S. government does not accept that international human rights law applies to US activities in foreign countries is mistaken., writes Goodman. The Department…

The Early Edition: February 19, 2019

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President’s Day at Just Security

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Recap of Recent Pieces on Just Security (February 10-15)

A recap of what we published this week… Russia investigation, National Emergency declaration, Int’l Criminal Court, Shuttering of FBI War Crimes Unit, Yemen War, civilian…
A US worker and cement truck along construction of 32km of the border wall by order of US President Donald Trump on the border between Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico and Santa Teresa, New Mexico state, US, on April 17, 2018.

What You Need to Know about the “National Emergency Declaration”

Editor’s Note: This article was updated after the President’s announcement to add a fifth analysis. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Friday,…
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